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Overview |
Northern Illinois | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | Jefferson City, MO | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,649 | 1,833 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | lincolnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $7,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $14,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $9,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | $11,199 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,552 | $8,771 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 77% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,961 | - | ||
| Admitted | 18,348 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 2.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Northern Illinois | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $31,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | $23,960 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $247 |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 57% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 52% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Illinois University is larger than than Lincoln University of Missouri based on total student enrollment (15,649 students vs. 1,833 students)
Northern Illinois vs. Lincoln University of Missouri Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or Lincoln University of Missouri?
- Northern Illinois University is 39.5% more expensive to attend than Lincoln University of Missouri for in-state tuition ($9,790.00 vs. $7,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.6% higher at Lincoln University of Missouri than Northern Illinois University ($14,250.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln University than Northern Illinois ($11,199 vs. $13,884)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln University are 19.8% lower than costs at Northern Illinois University ($9,530 vs. $11,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Illinois University than Lincoln University (99% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Illinois University students is 43.1% larger than aid received Lincoln University ($12,552 vs. $8,771)
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or Lincoln University of Missouri? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lincoln University of Missouri or Northern Illinois .
- Accepted freshman Northern Illinois students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Lincoln University of Missouri (2.75)
Northern Illinois vs. Lincoln University of Missouri Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois or Lincoln University of Missouri? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Lincoln University of Missouri and Northern Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Northern Illinois is higher than Lincoln University (56% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Northern Illinois University earn on average $16,100 more per year than Lincoln University of Missouri graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $31,500)
- Northern Illinois University students graduate with a $101 lower median federal student loan debt than Lincoln University of Missouri graduates. ($23,859 vs. $23,960)
- Northern Illinois graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Lincoln University of Missouri graduates. ($246 vs. $247)
- More Northern Illinois graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln University of Missouri students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/